Tuesday, August 2, 2011

mini diy > ric rac

After seeing this dress, I knew I wanted to add some ric-rac to the collar of one of my dresses. I choose this pretty pink one because I hadn't really been wearing it much but with my new bright pink hair, I think it looks really fun!

Here are the before and after photos...
Not a super big change, but I think it makes the dress extra cute. And...it was so easy. I have recently made friends with the glue gun so I asked it to help me with this project. I just started the ric-rac at the back where the zipper is and glued it around the neckline all the way to the other side of the zipper. Easy? Easy.
outfit details :: dress, thrifted :: belt, thrifted :: shoes, Blowfish
Oh yeah, and just a note to self...

Let me know if you get glue gun happy and decide to attach some ric-rac to jazz up your outfit!

♥elycia
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    That looks like it's been there the whole time! It looks adorable :) x

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  2. KristinAugust 2, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Adorable! :)

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  3. LilianaAugust 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    It looks awesome! :):)

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  4. Fee ist mein NameAugust 2, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    That's cute :)! I can't believe you did it with a glue gun. Do you think you can wash it that way?

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  5. KatAugust 2, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Adorable! I love my glue gun too. We're BFF's!! :)

    http://breatheandhush.blogspot.com/

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  6. Emily {Isnt That Charming}August 2, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    So so cute!!! A very simple yet elegant touch. Great job!

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  7. jennyAugust 2, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Ahahha the last photo made me crack up. You're a stunner, Elycia. And I love the look of the dress when paired with the brown belt!

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  8. CasAugust 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    It looks adorable now... I love how such a subtle thing can make a BIG change. Very nice. :) And the belt and shoes pull the whole thing together wonderfully. Sea Marie

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  9. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    it looks very pretty..:)

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  10.  AmyAugust 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Sometimes I put my bra on not thinking about what I'm wearing and forget what's happening until I get to work and think...wow. You're an idiot. I love this dress. i love the ric rac. I love you. So much love.

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  11. Sarah RooftopsAugust 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I thought I was safe with a white bra yesterday (isn't the whole point of white bras that they don't show through stuff?) but NO, I spent the day with gleaming neon bright boobs poking through my T-shirt. *sigh*

    The ric-rac is super-cute!

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  12. cbAugust 2, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    that is such an awesome idea! there is another diy i have been wanting to try but keep forgetting and your post just reminded me....adding lace to cut off shorts, may sound weird but i say it on a blog and i fell in love!

    xo,
    cb

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  13. KateAugust 2, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love it! Now to find something to add ric rac to...

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  14. Jodi AnnAugust 2, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Oh I love it! Now I'm gonna have to add some to my dresses too! :) P.S. I make that black bra mistake every time. Oh well.

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  15. Sécia MischkeAugust 2, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Too funny about the bra. However, I didn't notice until you mentioned it. ;)

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  16. JenAugust 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love the bright pink hair! The dress looks great with your hair now.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    You look so cool, Elycia! You suit the hair and the tattoo so much, very pretty :)<3

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  18. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    lol that hey nerd made me laugh so hard(and i looked like a nerd cause i started laughing at the library lol)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    lol that was me,the nerd erika
    agirlfromny.blogspot.com

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  20. Trina M CurranAugust 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    hahahaha!!! I probably would have put on a black bra too. :) Love the ric rac! I have some vintage packs from my grandma's sewing shop. Must use them.

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  21. LizAugust 2, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    HAAHAHAHA I love the black bra part. So funny.

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  22. CourtneyAugust 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Too cute! I recently inherited some green ric-rac and had no idea what to do with it. I'm going to have to try this. :)

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  23. Two Happy HeartsAugust 2, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    what a cute detail! and your pink hair is suuuuuper adorable on you.

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  24. aubreyAugust 3, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I just thrifted a dress for my toddler that has ric-rac and I was just a little jealous. Now I can add some to one of mine! I am big on throwing everything in the washer though...I wonder if the glue gun glue will hold. Did you use fabric glue sticks or just regular ones?

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  25. elyciaAugust 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    i just used a regular glue stick. no work yet on whether it lasts through the wash! Another option would be sewing the ric-rac on by running a stitch through the middle of the ric-rac. that would definitely hold in the wash!

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  26. Kristie @ Use Your NoodleAugust 5, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I really like this. So simple yet it does so much, I can think of a dress that black ric-rac would look perfect on!

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